2015
Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation
Kueckelhaus M, Turk M, Kumamaru K, Wo L, Bueno E, Lian C, Alhefzi M, Aycart M, Fischer S, De Girolami U, Murphy G, Rybicki F, Pomahac B. Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation. American Journal Of Transplantation 2015, 16: 968-978. PMID: 26639618, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term outcomesFacial allograftFacial allotransplantationSuperior long-term outcomesShort-term resultsRisk-benefit assessmentSoft tissue volumeSignificant volume lossTransplant recipientsVolume lossDiagnostic evaluationDonor selectionMuscle biopsyHistological evaluationComputed tomographyBone atrophyAllograftsFuture clinical routineNormal anatomyRecipient tissuesAllotransplantationClinical routineMorphometric changesSoft tissueMuscle fibersIntraoral features and considerations in face transplantation
Wall A, Bueno E, Pomahac B, Treister N. Intraoral features and considerations in face transplantation. Oral Diseases 2015, 22: 93-103. PMID: 25420927, DOI: 10.1111/odi.12301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace transplantationReconstructive surgeryGross facial deformityQuantitative sensory testingSoft tissueSoft tissue findingsComprehensive oral rehabilitationIntraoral soft tissuesDental hard tissuesLichenoid inflammationMucosal rejectionSolitary episodeDonor toothPatients' qualityFunctional outcomeMucosal complicationsRadiographic evaluationOral rehabilitationTissue findingsWomen's HospitalClinical indicationsImproved outcomesSensory testingIntraoral featuresStomatognathic function
2013
A bio-inspired swellable microneedle adhesive for mechanical interlocking with tissue
Yang S, O'Cearbhaill E, Sisk G, Park K, Cho W, Villiger M, Bouma B, Pomahac B, Karp J. A bio-inspired swellable microneedle adhesive for mechanical interlocking with tissue. Nature Communications 2013, 4: 1702. PMID: 23591869, PMCID: PMC3660066, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms2715.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Craniofacial Principles in Face Transplantation
Caterson E, Diaz-Siso J, Shetye P, Junker J, Bueno E, Soga S, Rybicki F, Pomahac B. Craniofacial Principles in Face Transplantation. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 1234-1238. PMID: 22948648, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318252d406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkull baseFace transplantationFace transplantFace transplant recipientsSella-nasion planeSoft tissue elementsTransplant recipientsAirway functionDonor allograftsAnatomical restorationUpper airwayCraniofacial principlesPostoperative analysisNormal anatomyTransplantationFrankfort horizontal planeSoft tissueHard tissue componentsFunctional effectsCephalometric parametersOrthognathic planningTissue elementsTransplantNormative dataTissue componentsFacial Composite Tissue Allograft
Pomahac B, Pribaz J. Facial Composite Tissue Allograft. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 265-267. PMID: 22337422, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318241b8b8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperficial temporal vesselsTemporal vesselsPeripheral facial nerve branchesComposite tissue allograftsFacial nerve branchesExternal auditory canalHair-bearing scalpComplete sensoryOcular ischemiaOropharyngeal dysfunctionNerve branchesAuditory canalFacial nerveDifficult dissectionTissue allograftsNerve connectionsPreauricular areaCarotid anastomosisMuscle insertionFacial vesselsFacial allograftFunctional problemsSoft tissueDissectionAllografts